I’m not doing any New Year’s Resolutions this year and I’m inviting you to join me. New Year’s Resolutions are about becoming a better you. Developing new habits. Nurturing your strengths. Becoming a faster, fitter, kinder, more efficient, more creative you. A way to strive towards who you want to be in the new year … Read more
In the past couple weeks, it has come to the attention of many artists that a shift to a new normal in the music world may take a lot longer than we originally expected and hoped. We’re all adjusting to the fact that this is a marathon, not a sprint. This adjustment can make us … Read more
Setting Goals – That’s easy, right? Setting goals and achieving goals. It seems like it should be a straight line… Set a goal Take steps to achieve it Achieve the result Repeat Somehow it never seems that straightforward. The first leap is setting goals in the first place. Let me share how avoiding goal setting … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Maybe you think of taking a bubble bath or getting a massage or taking a much-needed vacation. And although these things fall into the self-care category, narrowing self-care to these types of actions can be problematic. Why? Because they’re what we would consider “emergency self-care.” In … Read more
I have a confession to make. The past few weeks, our whole team has been rallying around the idea of productivity. In our iCadenza Community, we’ve shared tips on overcoming procrastination, staying inspired when you feel burnt out, and how to get your most important tasks done. But here’s the truth: Systems for productivity never … Read more
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Many musicians understand the importance of volunteering but as busy professionals, it can be challenging to find the time to give back. So how can you find an opportunity that supports a cause you care about, fits into your busy schedule, AND uses your … Read more
Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to attend the annual South East Asian Directors of Music (SEADOM 2018) congress. The conference location changes each year and this time, it was held at gorgeous Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand, about an hour outside of Bangkok. The setting was glorious! Several buildings were interwoven alongside swamps, … Read more
You might remember my story about how a teacher’s feedback on my talent impacted me and my identity as a musician. After that post when live, many of you shared similar stories with me about how a teacher’s feedback had a negative impact on your career in music. It got me thinking… What should a teacher say … Read more